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  • 10 Enjoyable Senior-Friendly Activities Around Singapore For The Perfect Family Outing

    Brandon Loo
    Brandon Loo
    Last updated 24 Oct 2024
    [usxanz] Senior-friendly Singapore Activities

    Rediscover Singapore together with your parents and grandparents!

    If there was something to look forward to as a kid, that would be the weekends or holidays because you definitely know that you’re in for an adventure! Be it with your parents or grandparents, trips to the park, Sentosa or even shopping in your heartland is always welcomed.
    Fast forward a couple of years, you’re now an adult and you’ve started reminiscing about the good old days. If you’re thinking of treating your parents or grandparents to a day of fun, the same kind you had as a kid, we’ve got just the activities for you here! 
    All pictures in this article were taken before the Circuit Breaker period

    1. Singapore Cable Car

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    In the 80s, the cable car was the only other way besides taking a ferry to enter Sentosa. Take a trip down memory lane with your family on this classic mode of transportation into the island and see how much it has changed. You can even dine in the cabins now! 
    Take in the sights of Sentosa from the skies and compare the island’s differences from the past with stories from your parents or grandparents.

    2. Singapore Flyer

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    There’s no doubt that Singapore has one of the best city skylines around and it gets even better at night. What better way to enjoy that view than from a fully air-conditioned capsule 165m above ground level! 
    Before it became one of the icons of Singapore’s skyline and the backdrop to every National Day and New Year’s Eve fireworks display, your parents or grandparents might have known a different side to Marina Bay. 
    Treat them to the magical sight of iconic and historical landmarks such as Singapore River, Raffles Place and the Merlion Park, all from the comfort of the Singapore Flyer’s capsule. 

    3. [Klook Exclusive] Singapore's Disappearing Trade Tour

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    Have you ever wondered what life was like in Singapore back in the 1950s when we were still a budding young nation? While we’ve now grown as a country, there are some traditions that we still uphold and keep dear to our hearts, like enjoying a classic kopi and toast set or making paper houses that are used in Chinese customs.
    Enjoy an educational day out with your family to learn about some of these traditions and give your parents or grandparents something to reminisce about. You just might be blown away by the standards of craftsmanship that goes into these prolific trades!

    4. Stroll along Marina Bay with a Seafood Dinner and River Cruise Experience

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    A romantic cruise down the Singapore River, passing through all of Singapore’s famous landmarks followed by a mouth-watering seafood dinner meal and a walking tour along Marina Bay to top it all off. This may just be the most wholesome activity that you can enjoy as an entire family!
    Whether it’s to celebrate a special occasion or just to spend some quality time together, treat your family to an evening of the best sights, sounds and taste that Singapore has to offer!

    5. Gardens by the Bay

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    There’s no better family outing activity than appreciating the nature that we have here in Singapore, we’re a garden city after all! With air-conditioned conservatories and a whole range of flora and fauna from all around the world, this experience will definitely please everyone from kids to the elderly alike.

    6. Royal Caribbean Cruise Getaway

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    Luxury cruises have come a long way since the past, remember bingo nights and live stage shows onboard? If you’re thinking of bringing your family out for a quick getaway, a trip out to the high seas with Royal Caribbean is your answer!
    Fitted with modern facilities like SeaPlex, the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea with bumper cars, basketball and more, an indoor pool with hot tubs and 18 restaurants serving a wide range of cuisines, there’s something for everyone to enjoy here.

    7. Explore Labrador Park with a Seafood Buffet Dinner

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    A nature reserve right by the southern coast of Singapore, get the best of the land and the sea when you take a trip down to Labrador Park. You’ll be able to find activities that range from child-friendly playgrounds to restricted tunnels that were used in WWII, ensuring a day of fun and adventure for the entire family!
    After a day of exploring, you’ll even get to indulge in a seafood buffet dinner at The Three Peacocks while on this tour.

    8. Kampong Lorong Buangkok Tour

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    You’ve probably heard multiple stories about life in kampongs before HDB buildings were built in Singapore from your parents or grandparents. With this tour to Kampong Lorong Buangkok, you can now finally put some images to those stories!
    A perfect trip for the younger generation to experience and the older generation to reminisce about, this is bound to be one wholesome family outing.

    9. Experience a Hot Spring in Sembawang

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    Who doesn't love a good soak in hot water, with it being a great way to relieve stress and loosen those stiff muscles! Usually, we’d all want to have a nice relaxing soak in a Japanese Onsen but did you know that we have a natural hot spring right here in Singapore too?
    Something of a local legend, make your way to Sembawang to visit Singapore’s only hot spring for a relaxing morning with the family. You can also try your hand at cooking a raw egg in the spring’s waters while you’re there.

    10. Kokedama Workshop in Yishun

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    Home improvement projects have really been a hit with Singaporeans the past year and we can’t agree more! Taking the time to declutter your home and find new ways to beautify it will instantly change the mood of your living space for the better.
    If you’re living together with your parents or grandparents, this Kokedama workshop is the perfect bonding session for the weekends. You’ll even get to bring home your newly-created piece of natural art!

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